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Town Council of Centreville
July 10, 2025
7:00 p.m.
M I N U T E S
The July 10, 2025, Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Ashley H. Kaiser at the
Liberty Building located at 107 North Liberty Street, 2nd floor meeting room. The following members and staff
were present: Ashley H. Kaiser, President; Jeffrey D. Kiel, Vice President; Jim A. Beauchamp, Daniel B. Worth,
and Sandra L. Huffer, Members; Carolyn Brinkley, Town Manager; Sharon VanEmburgh, Town Attorney;
Lieutenant Charles E. Harris, Centreville Police Department; and Gaye Adams, Town Clerk
• Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence, and there being no other changes to the
agenda, Mr. Worth moved to approve the June 26, 2025, meeting minutes as presented. Mr. Kiel seconded
the motion, which was passed unanimously.
Citizens Forum
No citizens provided comments.
Appearances
a. Mary Margaret Goodwin- August 27, 2025 250th Celebration Update
• Ms. Goodwin was unable to attend but asked Ms. Adams, the Town Clerk, to provide the update.
• On August 27, 2025, on Courthouse Square at 6 p.m., the Town and the County will honor Samuel Turbett
Wright with a bronzed plaque.
• Several speakers will be speaking at this event. The Register of Wills, Laura Cook; The Clerk of the Court,
Katherine Hager; Council Member Sandra Huffer; Adjunct General Janeen Birckhead; and someone from the
community of North Brook.
• Lastly, the author of the book, Washington’s Immortals, Patrick O’Donnell, will speak at the event as well.
Old Business
a. Ordinance 10-2025 – Chapter 2 – Administrative Search Warrants – Amended Language – Second Reading-
Council President
• Ordinance 10-2025 was introduced for a second reading for the purpose of adding a new Chapter 2
entitled Administrative Search Warrants.
• A public hearing is set for Thursday, August 7, 2025.
b. Ordinance 08-2025 – Trailer Ordinance – Second Reading, Member Jim Beauchamp
• Ordinance 08-2025 was introduced for a second reading for the purpose of amending Chapter 158
Vehicles, Non-Self Propelled.
• A public hearing is set for Thursday, August 7, 2025.
Reports of Boards and Commissions
a. Maryland Municipal League
• Ms. Brinkley shared highlights from the Code Enforcement class attended by her and four other
Town staff members, noting that the presentations were excellent.
• The Town’s intern, Nathan Taylor, conducted preliminary research to support future strategic
planning for code enforcement within the Town.
b. Council of Governments
• Mr. Kiel had nothing to report. The next meeting is on September 10, 2025, hosted by Queen Anne's
County.
c. Economic Development
• Applicants need to apply to CEDA. Ms. Kaiser directed the Town Clerk, Ms. Adams, to prepare
letters to be sent to the designated businesses eligible to nominate a member to the CEDA Board.
d. Park Advisory Board
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• Ms. Huffer reported the following:
• Eleanor Hubbert, a student at Gunston School, presented a youth climate project to the Board. The
initiative will begin on Friday, July 11th from 4-6 p.m., with the removal of invasive grape vines
along the Millstream Trail.
• Wharf planter box materials have been chosen. Planting will be in September.
• Trees have been cut down on Windsor Street near the trail, which is in a critical area. It is very
important to educate the Town on the Tree Permit Process. As a Tree City, this information needs to
be sent in an Eblast.
• Ms. Adams informed the Council that the Town’s intern, Nathan Taylor, created and sent an email to
the local arborist attaching the Tree Removal permit and explaining the Town’s process.
• Mr. Beauchamp asked whether a permit is required to clean up a tree that falls during a storm. Ms.
Brinkley confirmed that a permit is indeed necessary, although it is free of charge. She explained that
the Town is responsible for tracking its tree canopy. For every tree removed, a replacement must be
planted or a fee paid in lieu.
• A grant program called Tree to Shore is available to the Town through Shore Rivers. The Town can
apply, and Shore Rivers will plant. All the Town must do is ensure the trees are taken care of.
• The Council unanimously agreed the Tree Board could apply for the grant.
• Fishing Derby is September 13, 2025.
e. Centreville Planning Commission
• Mr. Worth reported that the Planning Commission completed the TND during its recent work session
and will vote on July 16, 2025.
• For the next meeting, they will work on an amended GTI site plan and the final site plan for Draper
Liquors.
Reports of Department Heads
a. Town Manager
• Ms. Brinkley reported the following:
• The Communication Plan from the consultant is expected next week.
• The Town received a letter from the building inspector regarding the Mill Property. The owner has
not responded to the notice to demolish, remodel, or vacate the property within 60 days.
• The property has been officially posted as a dangerous building per the Town Code.
• It is now the Council’s responsibility to hold a hearing on the building.
• The hearing for the dangerous building is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on July 29, 2025 at the Liberty
building.
• Ms. Karen Luffman, Finance Director, has completed her Certified Public Manager Education and
will graduate on July 16, 2025.
b. Chief of Police
• Lt. Harris filled in for Chief Hobbs and reported the following:
CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
During June, 2025 Officers made a TOTAL of 5 ARRESTS:
• 1 On View Arrests
• 4 Criminal Summons/Warrant Service
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY
During the month of June 2025, Officers issued the following:
- 191 Motor Vehicle Warnings
- 29 Non-Arrestable Citations
- 18 Safety Equipment Repair Orders
- 8 Commercial Vehicle Inspections
The Redspeed Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras are currently located on Railroad Avenue at Queen Anne’s County High School,
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Watson Rd, and Chesterfield and have issued a combined 34 speed limit violation citations.
COMPLAINTS/INCIDENTS
During the month of June 2025 Officers responded to 859 calls for service. A sample of these incidents are highlighted below.
• 3 Assault/Domestics
• 1 MDOP
• 9 K9 Scans
• 16 Assist Other Agency
• 4 911 Hangups
• 15 Check The Welfare
• 6 Theft
• 2 Fraud
• 7 Traffic Accidents
• 288 Business/Residential Patrol Checks
c. Town Attorney
• The TND and PUD amendment draft is now in ordinance form.
• The workshop to review these amendments is July 31, 2025.
• The moratorium expires October 9, 2025.
• The TND and PUD ordinance needs to be introduced at the August 7th Town Council meeting.
• The public hearing on the ordinance must happen on September 18, 2025.
d. Town Clerk
• Ms. Adams introduced the Town’s first Intern, Nathan Taylor. Mr. Taylor will attend either Towson
or The University of Maryland in the Fall, majoring in Architecture and minoring in Civil
Engineering
Citizen Comments:
No citizens provided comments.
Council Roundtable
• Mr. Kiel inquired about the status of the Acme Parking Lot repairs. Ms. Brinkley responded that she has not
received any new updates, but paving is expected to begin towards the end of July. Mr. Kiel also asked if
there had been any updates from State Highway regarding the potholes. Ms. Brinkley stated that she has not
yet heard back from them.
• Mr. Kiel then asked about the progress on obtaining the deed for the State Highway property the Town
acquired. Ms. Brinkley explained that the Town is still working on it; the deed is currently with the Army
Corps of Engineers and State Highway for review.
• Ms. Huffer asked when the Council would receive an update on the Wastewater Treatment Plan. Ms.
Brinkley said the Town is still waiting on the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) from the State and plans
to update the Council once it is approved. She will also reach out to Public Works to see what information or
updates they can provide at the August 7th meeting.
• Mr. Beauchamp noted that the rate study approved would be a valuable topic for a future briefing.
• Ms. Kaiser shared that during a visit to the local Dollar Tree, she was offered a plastic bag. She urged
everyone to report any businesses distributing plastic bags to the Code Enforcement Officer, emphasizing the
importance of enforcing the ordinance.
• The next First Friday event is scheduled for August 1, 2025, with the final event taking place in September 5,
2025.
Motion to Adjourn
There being no further business, Mr. Beauchamp made a motion to adjourn the July 10, 2025 Town Council
meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
R. Gaye Adams
Town Clerk
Council Action Items:
1. Approved the June 26, 2025, meeting minutes.
2. By consensus, approved for the Tree Board to apply for the Tree to Shore grant.
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